Happy Last-Week-of-School!
Mr. Harrel and I are very proud of the performances by Titan Jazz, the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Symphonic Band last Tuesday night. What a great way to kick of the holiday season! We hope the parents enjoyed our selections and performances of them. Look forward to more and better music in the spring.
Speaking of next semester, there are some NEW events to add to your calendar. Please make sure you read below in the categories that apply to your child.
ALL PERCUSSIONISTS ENROLLED IN 4th HOUR (CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND)
Attached is a schedule of required rehearsals for the spring percussion “orchestra”. This group will perform at large group contest in March.
ALL BRASS PLAYERS IN CONCERT or SYMPHONIC BAND
Attached is a schedule of required master classes. All of them will take place before school.
ALL WOODWIND PLAYERS IN CONCERT or SYMPHONIC BAND
Attached is a schedule of required master classes. All of them will take place before school.
ALL STUDENTS GOING ON THE NEW YORK CITY TRIP IN MARCH
Attached is a list of additional dates for rehearsals and concerts that apply only to those students going on the New York trip. These rehearsals and concert are required, please put them in your calendar now to prevent conflicts from taking place, as all three dates are non-school days.
ALL STUDENTS IN THE BAND PROGRAM
Concert Performance Dates for next semester
- Sunday, February 24th 6:00pm New York City travelers only
- Saturday, March 23rd TBD All Students in the band program will be competing at contest as a soloist OR member of a small ensemble (To Be Determined)
- Wednesday, April 3rd After School Concert Band and Percussion “Orchestra” Contest
- Thursday, April 4th After School Symphony Orchestra Contest (only those wind/percussion students in Symphony Orchestra)
- Friday, April 5th After School Symphonic Band Contest
- Monday, April 29th 7:00pm Cavalcade of Bands 1 (Concert Band and 1st Hour Percussion Ensemble)
- Tuesday, April 30th 7:00pm Cavalcade of Bands 2 (Titan Jazz and Symphonic Band)
Mr. Harrel and I wish you and your families a happy holiday season and we look forward to working with you in 2013.
Sincerely,
Clifton D. Thurmond